Patents by Inventor David Atwell
David Atwell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10258792Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: The Spectranetics CorporationInventors: Andrew Archuleta, David Atwell, Kenneth D. Harlan, Thomas E. Plasket, Kevin D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20160339232Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Andrew Archuleta, David Atwell, Kenneth D. Harlan, Thomas E. Plasket, Kevin D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20160001064Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Andrew Archuleta, David Atwell, Kenneth D. Harlan, Thomas E. Plasket, Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: 7993359Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus having a tubular member for receiving an endocardial lead implanted within a patient's body. Disposed generally at a distal end of the tubular member is at least one blade or cutting surface. An adjustment mechanism moves the blade between retracted and extended positions to engage the cutting surface with the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Once severed, the cut portion of the lead remains within an inner channel of the tubular member and the apparatus and cut portion of the lead are removed from within the patient. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the cut portion of the lead is disposed externally to the tubular member, and the cut portion and the apparatus are removed from the patient, either separately or together. Various embodiments include the blade pivotally connected to the distal end of the tubular member and activated by a wire adjustment mechanism. Others include a metallic wire for slicing through the lead.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: The Spectrametics CorporationInventors: David Atwell, Brian Kagarise, Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: 6573800Abstract: In the particular embodiments of the invention described in the specification, a first signal generator produces a signal which changes in cycles having approximately straight line segments between maximum and minimum values at a first rate and a second signal generator produces a signal which changes in cycles having approximately straight line segments at a second rate which is an order of magnitude greater than the first rate. The maximum level of the second signal during any cycle is dependent upon the instantaneous signal level of the first signal and the minimum level of the second signal during any cycle is dependent upon a selected fraction of the instantaneous signal level of the first signal. The second signal is used to control the speed of a motor in a continuously changing random manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Electric Boat CorporationInventors: Marvin E. Rosen, Vladimir Odessky, Michael J. Lubas, David Atwell
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Publication number: 20020190800Abstract: In the particular embodiments of the invention described in the specification, a first signal generator produces a signal which changes in cycles having approximately straight line segments between maximum and minimum values at a first rate and a second signal generator produces a signal which changes in cycles having approximately straight line segments at a second rate which is an order of magnitude greater than the first rate. The maximum level of the second signal during any cycle is dependent upon the instantaneous signal level of the first signal and the minimum level of the second signal during any cycle is dependent upon a selected fraction of the instantaneous signal level of the first signal. The second signal is used to control the speed of a motor in a continuously changing random manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Marvin E. Rosen, Vladimir Odessky, Michael J. Lubas, David Atwell
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Patent number: 6402126Abstract: A vaporizing apparatus and method for providing a vaporized liquid precursor to a process chamber in a vapor deposition process includes a microdroplet forming device for generating microdroplets from a liquid precursor and a heated housing defining a vaporization zone having a vapor flow path from the microdroplet forming device to the process chamber. The vaporization zone receives the microdroplets and a heated carrier gas. The heated carrier gas has a temperature so as to provide the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. The vaporized liquid precursor is then directed to the process chamber from the heated vaporization zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian A. Vaartstra, David Atwell
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Publication number: 20010020448Abstract: A vaporizing apparatus for providing a vaporized liquid precursor to a process chamber in a vapor deposition process includes a microdroplet forming device for generating microdroplets from a liquid precursor and a heated housing defining a vaporization zone having a vapor flow path from the microdroplet forming device to the process chamber. The vaporization zone receives the microdroplets and a heated carrier gas. The heated carrier gas has a temperature so as to provide the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. A method of vaporizing liquids for vapor deposition processes includes generating microdroplets and utilizing a heated carrier gas as the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. A vapor deposition system carrying out the method includes a heated carrier gas and a heated housing defining a heated vaporization zone. The heated housing receives the heated carrier gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2001Publication date: September 13, 2001Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian A. Vaartstra, David Atwell
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Patent number: 6244575Abstract: A vaporizing apparatus for providing a vaporized liquid precursor to a process chamber in a vapor deposition process includes a microdroplet forming device for generating microdroplets from a liquid precursor and a heated housing defining a vaporization zone having a vapor flow path from the microdroplet forming device to the process chamber. The vaporization zone receives the microdroplets and a heated carrier gas. The heated carrier gas has a temperature so as to provide the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. A method of vaporizing liquids for vapor deposition processes includes generating microdroplets and utilizing a heated carrier gas as the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. A vapor deposition system carrying out the method includes a heated carrier gas and a heated housing defining a heated vaporization zone. The heated housing receives the heated carrier gas.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1996Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian A. Vaartstra, David Atwell